Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
SUN TZUEven the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
SUN TZUDo many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
SUN TZUAppear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
SUN TZUThere is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
SUN TZURouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.
SUN TZUHence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
SUN TZUThe opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
SUN TZUAttack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
SUN TZUKnow yourself and you will win all battles
SUN TZUBut a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
SUN TZUThe worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
SUN TZUIf you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
SUN TZUIf the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
SUN TZUIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
SUN TZUBut a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
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